Dewey Holder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dewey Holder — Welsh
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dewey Holder is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Dewey is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. Dewey is the masculine given name of Welsh origin, an Anglified spelling of 'Dewi', it is also used as a nickname. Notable people with the name include: Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), American musician Dewey Bartlett (1919–1979), American politician Dewey Bozella (born 1959), American professional boxer Dewey Bunnell (born 1952), Anglo-American singer-songwriter, member of America Dewey Cooper (born 1974), American kickboxer and boxer Dwight Evans (born 1951), American baseball player nicknamed "Dewey" Dewey Lambdin (1945–2021), American novelist Dewey McClain (born 1954), American football player a. The surname Holder: Holder is a surname. Alfred Holder (1840–1916), Austrian-German classicist Colleen Holder, Trinidad and Tobago news presenter and producer Michelle Holder, American economist Nancy Holder (born 1953), American writer William Holder (1616–1698), English music theorist Elma Holder, American elder rights activist Albrecht Holder (born 1958), German classical bassoonist Boscoe Holder (1921–2007), Trinidadian dancer, choreographer and painter Christian Holder (1949–2025), British-Trinidadian dancer and choreographer, son of Boscoe Erich Holder (1901–1974), German film producer Geoffrey Holder (1930. Dewey is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 35K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dewey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dewey

Welsh

Dewey is the masculine given name of Welsh origin, an Anglified spelling of 'Dewi', it is also used as a nickname. Notable people with the name include: Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), American musician Dewey Bartlett (1919–1979), American politician Dewey Bozella (born 1959), American professional boxer Dewey Bunnell (born 1952), Anglo-American singer-songwriter, member of America Dewey Cooper (born 1974), American kickboxer and boxer Dwight Evans (born 1951), American baseball player nicknamed "Dewey" Dewey Lambdin (1945–2021), American novelist Dewey McClain (born 1954), American football player a.

Surname: Holder

English

Holder is a surname. Alfred Holder (1840–1916), Austrian-German classicist Colleen Holder, Trinidad and Tobago news presenter and producer Michelle Holder, American economist Nancy Holder (born 1953), American writer William Holder (1616–1698), English music theorist Elma Holder, American elder rights activist Albrecht Holder (born 1958), German classical bassoonist Boscoe Holder (1921–2007), Trinidadian dancer, choreographer and painter Christian Holder (1949–2025), British-Trinidadian dancer and choreographer, son of Boscoe Erich Holder (1901–1974), German film producer Geoffrey Holder (1930.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dewey is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dewey by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Dewey Holder

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dewey Holder:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dewey?
The first name Dewey originates from Welsh. Dewey is the masculine given name of Welsh origin, an Anglified spelling of 'Dewi', it is also used as a nickname. Notable people with the name include: Dewey Balfa (1927–1992), American musician Dewey Bartlett (1919–1979), American politician Dewey Bozella (born 1959), American professional boxer Dewey Bunnell (born 1952), Anglo-American singer-songwriter, member of America Dewey Cooper (born 1974), American kickboxer and boxer Dwight Evans (born 1951), American baseball player nicknamed "Dewey" Dewey Lambdin (1945–2021), American novelist Dewey McClain (born 1954), American football player a.
When was Dewey most popular?
The name Dewey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holder?
The surname Holder originates from English. Holder is a surname. Alfred Holder (1840–1916), Austrian-German classicist Colleen Holder, Trinidad and Tobago news presenter and producer Michelle Holder, American economist Nancy Holder (born 1953), American writer William Holder (1616–1698), English music theorist Elma Holder, American elder rights activist Albrecht Holder (born 1958), German classical bassoonist Boscoe Holder (1921–2007), Trinidadian dancer, choreographer and painter Christian Holder (1949–2025), British-Trinidadian dancer and choreographer, son of Boscoe Erich Holder (1901–1974), German film producer Geoffrey Holder (1930.
What are the origins of the name Dewey Holder?
The name Dewey Holder combines two different traditions: the first name Dewey has Welsh roots, while the surname Holder originates from English.
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